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How long blackout last in Army normally?

just wanna know how long im gonna be withheld from my man.. i was forewarned... but dont know how long for

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  • Mrsjvb
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    depends on the reason. if the communications blackout is for notifying a loved one of a death, it usually ends as soon as the family;y has been notified in person.. and those are usually within 48 hours. if the blackout is for training or patrol reasons.. could be weeks or months.

    I know someone who regularly goes 3 months at a time without hearing from her guy due to his job.

  • John S
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Depending on the reason for the Blackout, it varies. Usually 48-72 hours after the event that caused the blackout.

  • Stevie
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    black out as in something has happened where he is deployed? A blackout (no phone, internet, etc) last at least until the family members of the wounded/deceased are notified by the military.

    If it is because of a security issue.... it will last until the issue is resolved or the mission is complete.

    It could last from a couple of days.... to months.

    Source(s): army vet, army wife
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    stevie is right, it can really depend.... anywhere from just a few hours to over a month... at least in my experience.

    if its commo black out because of a death or other serious incident, it depends on how long it takes to notify the family...

    try not to worry. and take care.

    Source(s): US Army CPL Combat Medic OIF 06-08
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